Palais Garnier Grand Staircase

@joethommas

France

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Paris

The Grand Staircase in the 19th-century Palais Garnier is nothing short of magnificent, making each visitor feel like they've just walked into a royal palace rather than an opera house. And although there's a lot to be seen in the performance house, the architecture's creator, Charles Garnier, was spot on when he proclaimed, "The opera is the staircase" after completing construction of the famed double steps.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

7:30AM-2AM (last service at 11PM)

Fee

€9

Pack

Wide-angle lens (16mm)

How to get there

N48° 52' 18.3144"E2° 19' 54.6168"

This image of the Palais Garnier Grand Staircase was taken inside the Palais Garnier Opéra House from the top floor of the stairs on the opposite side of where they split. After buying a ticket, you'll be able to find this viewpoint as you walk up the Grand Staircase and then look back down once you've reached the other side of the balcony. By Metro: - Closest station: Opéra (via 3, 7 or 8 Lines) - Head north Address: Palais Garnier Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France